Information for Carers

WELCOME PACK

The Welcome pack contains information about all of the services that we offer to support carers. If you are a new carer, you should receive your welcome pack either by email or in the post. Please let us know if you think you should have received one but it hasn't yet arrived.

CARING NEWS

Download the Spring 2020 Caring News here

Download the Winter 2019 Caring News here

Download the Summer 2019 Caring News here

Download the Spring 2019 Caring News here

Download the Winter 2018 Caring News here

Download the Summer 2018 Caring News here

Download the Spring 2018 Caring News here

Download the Winter 2017 Caring News here

Download the Summer 2017 Caring News here

Download the Spring 2017 Caring News here

FACTSHEETS FOR CARERS

Factsheet: Personal Independence Payment (PIP) Factsheet

Factsheet:Personal Independence Payment (PIP) leaflet for carers

Factsheet: Well-being for Carers

Factsheet: Beating Isolation

Factsheet: Hospital Discharge

Factsheet: Sharing Information

Factsheet: Palliative Care

Please click above to download resources. If you would like to talk to someone about your caring role please call our helpline on 0300 012 4272.

Latest

Moving with Confidence Webinar

Learn best practice for safe moving and handling of people.
Dementia Awareness Webinar

Get expert tips and strategies to help your loved one to live well with Dementia.
Falls and Frailty Webinar for Carers

This webinar will give you the knowledge to help improve safety in the home & prevent falls.
Falls and Frailty Webinar for Carers

This webinar will give you the knowledge to help improve safety in the home & prevent falls.

Carer support groups
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Events Calendar

Click here to see upcoming events for Worcestershire Association of Carers. For more information call the Helpline on 0300 012 4272.
Worcestershire Integrated Carers Hub
Helpline

Call the carers Hub helpline on 0300 012 4272 if you need support with your caring role. We will be able to direct you to the most appropriate support and if appropriate put you in touch with our carer pathway advisors.
Working For Carers

Working for Carers is a membership and accreditation scheme for employers.
What we aim to achieve
Am I a carer?

Do you help to look after someone a few hours a week (or more) that relies on you for emotional, medical, personal or physical care or help with domestic tasks? You could be a carer and would possibly benefit from the support of Worcestershire Integrated Carers Hub. CALL OUR HELPLINE ON 0300 012 4272.
About Us
Emergency planning

What happens if the person you care for is taken ill? Have you considered a contingency plan? You can find information here about WAC schemes such as the Carers Emergency Card and NHS and Social Care Emergency Services.